Man accused of robbery, trying to kidnap woman outside Walmart in Orlando, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. — A man accused of robbery and attempted kidnapping outside of an Orlando Walmart will face a judge on Wednesday.

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Orlando police said surveillance video shows his attacking a woman Monday afternoon in the Walmart parking lot on South Goldenrod Road.

Officers said 55-year-old Juan Perez ran off with the woman’s purse after the attack.

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Investigators said the video shows him pacing the parking lot while looking for someone to attack.

Police said Perez approached the woman as she was loading groceries into her car.

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According to police, Perez demanded the victim’s purse, threatening her with a knife held to her throat.

He then forced her into the trunk of her car but fled with her purse when a bystander got involved.

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He’s facing charges of attempted kidnapping, armed robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, battery and destruction of evidence.

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